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I have a 4 month female Miniature Pincher. I bought
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I have a 4 month female Miniature Pincher. I bought her One week ago. She is coughing like if she has some kind of hair ball and sounds like she wants to throw up but she doesn't. What does that meand?

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Age: <1; Female; Breed: Miniature Pincher

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Nothing, I was planning to take her to the Vet, for an exam.

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February 12 1:48 AM (36 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
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She probably has an upper respiratory infection called Kennel Cough which they catch from other dogs.
www.marvistavet.com/html/body_kennel_cough.html
If she seems really ill it might be the new canine flu
www.marvistavet.com/html/body_canine_influenza.html
It usually lasts 10-14 days but if she seems really ill lethargic not eating etc do see the vet for meds as either can go into pneumonia.
Hope this helps you!

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